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AJ51 VEY

2001 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,324 mi
Last recorded56,324 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 56,324 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 56,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 27 May 2017 41,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 May 2017 41,405 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror damaged (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 37,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all suspension coil springs show corrosion.

near side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are smearing the screen.

off and near side rear tyres show uneven tread wear/are out of shape.

off side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear parking brake shows a low overall performance effort of 18%

rear service brakes show imbalance of 19%

Fail 4 Dec 2015 37,250 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all suspension coil springs show corrosion.

near side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are smearing the screen.

off and near side rear tyres show uneven tread wear/are out of shape.

off side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear parking brake shows a low overall performance effort of 18%

rear service brakes show imbalance of 19%

Pass 18 Dec 2014 33,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear service brakes show an increase/decrease imbalance.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is out of shape.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is out of shape.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 15,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 10,149 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

wheel nut cover missing on n/s/f

Pass 2 Dec 2010 4,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 18 Nov 2009 57,339 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,944 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,995 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 30,245 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 30,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AJ51 VEY is a 2001 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ51 VEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 VEY is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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